News Release

Thursday, September 28, 2006

Man Stabbed To Death in South Los Angeles

Los Angeles: Police are requesting the public's help in solving a murder that occurred Saturday night in the Imperial Courts housing project in South Los Angeles.

On September 23, 2006, around 9:15 p.m., at 2021 East 115th Street, Marco Cole, 34, a male Black, became involved in an argument with another male Black. The suspect stabbed Cole for an unknown reason.

Mr. Cole was transported by Los Angeles City Fire Department paramedics to Harbor General UCLA Medical Center. He died from his injuries at 10:00 p.m.

The suspect and murder weapon remain at large.

Police are requesting the public's assistance in solving this crime. Anyone with information is asked to call Southeast Area Homicide Detective J. Zambos at 213-972-7849, during normal business hours. After hours and on weekends, phone the 24-hour toll free Detective Information Desk at 1-877-LAW-FULL (1-877-529-3855).